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Recall 03V-217: 2003 Chevrolet Express, 2003 GMC Savana

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Jun 10, 2003, covering about 50,225 vehicles.

NHTSA number
03V-217
Report date
Jun 10, 2003
Vehicles affected
50,225
Owners notified
Jul 21, 2003

The problem

Certain vans have a condition in which water may enter and corrode the rear license plate lamp socket. If the lamp socket were to corrode, the rear license plate lamp may operate intermittently or not at all, and the left rear tail lamp may become inoperative. The temperature of the license plate lamp socket could increase to the point that it may begin to soften and melt.

The risk

If the socket assembly were to reach the point of melting, the occupants of the vehicle may notice an odor and smoke at the rear doors of the vehicle. If this odor and smoke were ignored, the plastic could ignite and a fire could occur.

The fix

Dealers will install a new sealed rear license plate lamp socket assembly. Owner notification began july 21, 2003. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Notes

Gm recall no. 03031.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentExterior Lighting
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number03V217000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chevrolet Express2003All years
GMC Savana2003All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 03V-217?

Certain vans have a condition in which water may enter and corrode the rear license plate lamp socket. If the lamp socket were to corrode, the rear license plate lamp may operate intermittently or not at all, and the left rear tail lamp may become inoperative. The temperature of the license plate lamp socket could increase to the point that it may begin to soften and melt.

How is recall 03V-217 fixed?

Dealers will install a new sealed rear license plate lamp socket assembly. Owner notification began july 21, 2003. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.